Are Cunning and Conniving the Same?

As adjectives the difference between conniving and cunning
is that conniving is that connives; conspiratorial while cunning is sly; crafty; clever in surreptitious behaviour.

What do you call a conniving person?

Synonyms. scheming. a cold, scheming villain. designing. the wily cunning of a designing hypocrite.

What does conniving liar mean?

cooperating secretly, especially with harmful or evil intent; conspiring: a conniving liar and thief.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.